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HR-Talent Management Leader

IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. \r\n\r\nFounded in 1984, IA has 17 offices in the United States (Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C) and two international offices (London and Toronto). In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. \r\n\r\nIA's approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm's LEED(r) accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

I lead the Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Leadership Development functions for Protective, a financial services company that helps people protect what's most important to them. My teams help our leaders accomplish their goals through finding the right talent and building the skills we'll need to win. Our job is to help our leaders grow our business. My expertise is in assessing the skills we'll need for the future,facilitating development, and driving the behaviors that will improve performance. Goal: Ask good questions today.Gets me juiced: 1. I love all things business, and 2. my team delivering results. Talent is a great (and sometimes complicated) thing when pointed in the right direction. Life Philosophy: Be curious. Challenge the process. If you can't explain the why (other than that's the way we've always done it), look for a better way!Work Philosophy: Challenge people. Make them think. Don't accept mediocrity. Inspire the best. Step in when they struggle. Give tons of praise. Accept responsibility.I'm learning today: Talent that learns and adapts faster than your competitors is the only sustainable advantage. Everything else can be copied and done even better.Specialties: Talent Management, Talent Planning, Assessment driven development, Organizational Development, Corporate L&D, Presentation Skills, Process Improvement, Curriculum Development, Change Management, Facilitation, Team Building, Client Relations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Performance Appraisal, Budgeting, Coaching, Needs/Gap Analysis, Performance Evaluation, Multi-Site Employee Relations Management, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Negotiation, Brand Management, Capabilities Assessments